Re: Can an AC Installed make the engine run hotter than before?
I have no doubt there are electric fans that work, and work well. I installed a 3.8L Taurus fan on my S10. I have the "Jeep fan" upgrade for the C10, but my electrical system is crap, so it's sitting next to the AAW harness awaiting install.
However, time and time again, on this forum and other car forums I'm on there are A LOT of AFTERMARKET fans that do not run/work as advertised.
I can't remember what brand I bought, but years ago I bought what was a "3,000 cfm puller fan" and I've farted harder than it pulled air through the radiator. Did some research, bought a Taurus fan, and there was a damn hurricane pulling through the radiator.
Also, as I mentioned above, how they're installed is important as well. Just sticking two fans to the radiator is nowhere near as effective as using a shroud to pull air through the entire radiator.
Electric fans are also not necessary for these trucks. *IF* one is necessary, something is likely off. People had A/C when these trucks were new and people have A/C now. It was 115* back then, it's 115* now. A properly set up extreme duty (or whatever they called it) factory cooling system will work.
Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 07-29-2014 at 11:16 AM.
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